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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.78, 3,643.18 and 785.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.78, 3,643.18 and 785.58 is: 1,178.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.78 : 3,643.18 = 785.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.78/3,643.18 = 785.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.78x = 3,643.18 × 785.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.78x = 2,862,009.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,009.34/2,428.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.37

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